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Summer Training, Smarter Rosters: How LBi Powers Next-Level Football Operations
Summer Training, Smarter Decisions July marks the start of a critical period for football programs at every level. For NFL teams, training camp begins in mid-July, kicking off a rigorous preseason schedule designed to fine-tune rosters, assess player performance, and prepare for the regular season. Collegiate programs mirror this preparation, as college football and other…
Read MoreGame-Changing Data: How LBi Powers Elite Sports Organizations
The Rise of Data in Modern Sports Across today’s sports landscape, data is no longer a support function. It is the foundation of how organizations operate, compete, and win. From player performance metrics to roster management and contract strategy, teams now rely on analytics to drive faster, smarter decisions. At the highest level, success depends…
Read MoreFrom Omaha to Optimization: How College Baseball’s Biggest Stage Highlights the Need for Smarter Roster Strategy
Why the College World Series Is More Than a Championship Every June, the NCAA Men’s College World Series takes center stage in Omaha. It’s where the best college baseball programs compete for a national title, but behind every pitch, lineup decision, and substitution is something far less visible: Roster strategy. Unlike professional leagues, college programs…
Read MoreSplit-Second Decisions: How Data Powers Strategy on the World’s Biggest Stages
Why Championship Moments Come Down to Decisions In the final minutes of a match, everything changes. A substitution. A lineup adjustment. A shift in strategy. From the FIFA World Cup to the NBA Finals and even the precision-driven matches of the Wimbledon Championships all this month, these moments often determine the outcome of the biggest…
Read MoreExplained Simply: Athlete Data Terms Every Sport Business Exec Should Know
Modern sports organizations operate at the intersection of performance science and business intelligence. Athlete data now influences contract negotiations, sponsorship valuation, compliance oversight, and long-term financial planning. Industry analysis from the Sports Business Journal consistently highlights the growing financial impact of analytics investment across professional leagues, reinforcing that data literacy is now a core executive…
Read MoreThe Hidden Engine of Sports Leagues: Why Operations Platforms Matter More Than Ever
Why Modern Sports Leagues Run on Data Infrastructure When fans think about professional and college sports, they think about players, highlights, and championships. What they don’t see is the operational complexity happening behind the scenes; the systems that manage everything from contracts and eligibility to valuation and compliance. Today, sports leagues are no longer just…
Read MoreFrom the NWSL to the Office: How Data Empowers Women at Every Level
Why Performance Data Matters More Than Ever for Women’s Advancement March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the progress women have made across sports, business, and leadership. In women’s professional sports, especially the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), data has become a powerful tool for making informed decision-making possible and for creating a…
Read MoreMarch Madness by the Numbers: How Data Shapes Tournament Success
Data and Decision-Making on the Biggest Stage March Madness isn’t just about buzzer‑beaters and upsets. It’s a showcase of how data and analytics influence strategic business decisions. Coaches, scouts, and analysts rely on performance metrics, lineup efficiencies, and predictive models to guide everything from rotation patterns to defensive strategy. Today’s college basketball analytics ecosystem uses…
Read MoreTop 10 Rules for PowerPoint
OK, PowerPoint is cool. You can add strange sounds, video, odd text shapes, weird slide transitions, squiggly paths for text entrance, and many, many other unusual effects to your presentations. If you don’t believe me, just look at the presentations your 3rd grade child is creating in school. But we are adults, presenting to adult…
Read MoreFive Powerful but Easy Microsoft Excel Tips for the Novice
Here are a few of my favorite, and often used, Excel features. These selected functions can greatly simplify daily Excel tasks. They are non-technical and easy to remember. 1. Naming ranges Have you ever gotten lost trying to enter a complex formula, or understood whether it has even been written correctly? Which formula below would…
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